Accessible Building toward Achieving an Universal Environment
ACCESSIBLE BUILDING
Towards Achieving A Universal Environment
RECOMMENDED APPROACH OF THE BEST PRACTICE AND SOLUTION IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE MINISTRY OFFICE IN MALAYSIA
Studied Building: Office tower for Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development By: Kiasatina Marzuki November 23rd 2009
References
1) MS 1183 : 1990
Specification For Fire Precautions In The Design And Construction Of Buildings Part 8: Code Of Practice For Means Of Escape For Disabled People
2)
MS 1331: 2003
Code Of Practice For Access Of Disabled Persons Outside Buildings (First Revision)
3)
MS 1184: 2002
Code Of Practice On Access For Disabled Persons To Public Buildings (First Revision)
4)
GUIDELINES ON BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Bahagian Kawalan Bangunan, Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan (Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan)
5) International Best Practices in Universal Design by Canadian Human Rights Commission
6) ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Department of Justice, USA
7) British Standards (Part M)
(including other reading materials related to accessibility in buildings for people with disabilities)
Content
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSAL BUILDING 2.0 INTRODUCTIONTO THE BUILDING 3.0 BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS 3.1 EXTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY
3.1.1 Public transport facilities 3.1.2 Pathways to access building 3.1.3 Curb cuts and pedestrian crossings 3.1.4 Ramps and handrails 3.1.5 Accessible Parking
3.2 INTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY
3.2.1 Entrances and doors 3.2.2 Hallways and corridors 3.2.3 Lifts 3.2.4 Steps and staircases 3.2.5 Accessible toilets 3.2.6 Adaptable toilets Appendix
1.0 General introduction to universal building
The concept of universal design described by Covington and Hannah (1997) is best understood in the area of transitions. A product, service or place, when universally designed, is not an isolated island but transition which
Towards Achieving A Universal Environment
RECOMMENDED APPROACH OF THE BEST PRACTICE AND SOLUTION IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE MINISTRY OFFICE IN MALAYSIA
Studied Building: Office tower for Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development By: Kiasatina Marzuki November 23rd 2009
References
1) MS 1183 : 1990
Specification For Fire Precautions In The Design And Construction Of Buildings Part 8: Code Of Practice For Means Of Escape For Disabled People
2)
MS 1331: 2003
Code Of Practice For Access Of Disabled Persons Outside Buildings (First Revision)
3)
MS 1184: 2002
Code Of Practice On Access For Disabled Persons To Public Buildings (First Revision)
4)
GUIDELINES ON BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Bahagian Kawalan Bangunan, Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan (Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan)
5) International Best Practices in Universal Design by Canadian Human Rights Commission
6) ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Department of Justice, USA
7) British Standards (Part M)
(including other reading materials related to accessibility in buildings for people with disabilities)
Content
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSAL BUILDING 2.0 INTRODUCTIONTO THE BUILDING 3.0 BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS 3.1 EXTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY
3.1.1 Public transport facilities 3.1.2 Pathways to access building 3.1.3 Curb cuts and pedestrian crossings 3.1.4 Ramps and handrails 3.1.5 Accessible Parking
3.2 INTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY
3.2.1 Entrances and doors 3.2.2 Hallways and corridors 3.2.3 Lifts 3.2.4 Steps and staircases 3.2.5 Accessible toilets 3.2.6 Adaptable toilets Appendix
1.0 General introduction to universal building
The concept of universal design described by Covington and Hannah (1997) is best understood in the area of transitions. A product, service or place, when universally designed, is not an isolated island but transition which
References: 1.0 General introduction to universal building The concept of universal design described by Covington and Hannah (1997) is best understood in the area of transitions